Contax G to M

[jazzwave]

I love what Zeiss Contax G lens did, therefore I want these G lens attached to my Leica.

I'm looking someone who can convert Contax G to M. Yes, I found japanaexposure.com , but I though they prefer to sell converted lens rather than converting service.

 

[jaredangle]

I believe that MS Optical is the company who does this service, but I don't think they're accepting orders from outside of Japan. Perhaps if you find someone to ship to in Japan, and go from there.

Dirk from JapanExposures is on RFF and will know much better than I do.

 

[j j]

Is there any reason to do this now with the Zeiss M lenses available?

G lenses need love not surgery!

 

[raid]

The only G adapter that is available would be for a M 4/3 digital camera. Else, a very costly rebuilding of the G lens is done in Japan. It is not worth it unless you have money to burn.

 

[splitimageview]

There is a new way to adapt G to M, I will post more when I get my sample.

 

[sepiareverb]

There is a new way to adapt G to M, I will post more when I get my sample.

I'm salivating already.

 

[Brian Puccio]

There is a new way to adapt G to M, I will post more when I get my sample.

I'm salivating already.

Really, do tell.

"I know something, but I'll tell you about it later."

EDIT: I do have two Contax G to M from Dirk @ Japan Exposures and love them. No other relationship, just a happy customer. I've got one small issue with the one lens I got, but Dirk is working with me on fine tuning it so I like it better.

 

[Bruin]

Interesting... with an adapter, direct modification of the lens, or something else?

 

[raid]

I would like to know too. The G lenses have amazing glass, and it would be great for M cameras.

 

[splitimageview]

This adapter is not a complete remount like the MS Optical. Instead, it adds a focusing helical. Here are photos of a 21mm G lens.

I have provided a 45/2 Planar for conversion and will report on it when it arrives, should be about 3 weeks or so.

 

[raid]

Wonderful! Now this is better than changing the entire lens barrel.
Is the cost also around $300-$400 when providing the G lens?

 

[dreilly]

Whoa. Everyone buy your G lenses now!

 

[Field]

Exciting!!

 

[raid]

Now, I need to get a 21mm G lens.

 

[GaryLH]

The only G adapter that is available would be for a M 4/3 digital camera. Else, a very costly rebuilding of the G lens is done in Japan. It is not worth it unless you have money to burn.

Just as an FYI Raid

I have a G to Nex adapter I use with my nex 3.

Gary

 

[splitimageview]

I have high hopes, but want to see the build quality in person. 🙂 Pricing is not confirmed but should be in that range...

The MS Optical conversions also have focus scales that this conversion will not...if that matters.

 

[GaryLH]

This adapter is not a complete remount like the MS Optical. Instead, it adds a focusing helical. Here are photos of a 21mm G lens.

I have provided a 45/2 Planar for conversion and will report on it when it arrives, should be about 3 weeks or so.

Price of G lenses just went up again 😀

Gary

 

[ferider]

This adapter is not a complete remount like the MS Optical. Instead, it adds a focusing helical. Here are photos of a 21mm G lens.

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I have provided a 45/2 Planar for conversion and will report on it when it arrives, should be about 3 weeks or so.

This will require a different adapter for every focal length, correct ? Thanks.

 

[splitimageview]

Yes Roland, it's a permanent conversion to each lens.

 

[splitimageview]

I'm actually converting the 45/2 to LTM so it will work on all my cameras. 0.7m minimum focus if the camera is capable.